My name is Olesya, and you came across Not Just Silk – a podcast-style project where I explore curious cultural amalgamations and historic heritage from around the Inner Eurasian space.
This is an entry episode explaining the backstory to the project, its format and future workings. I am planning to release each mini-series (which will consist of several episodes exploring a separate topic) once per month. The first series of Not Just Silk, which will go live soon, will look in detail into the production technology &amp; socio-cultural function of Central Asian textiles. I am also working on a website to host supplementary materials like multilingual transcripts, photos and my guests' reading recommendations.
If you want to ask questions, share suggestions or chat, drop me a message at <a href="//dovgalyukolesya@gmail.codovgalyukolesya@gmail.comm">dovgalyukolesya@gmail.com</a>. 
Tajik Folk Songs you hear in this episode are from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TraditionalMusicChannel/">Traditional Music Channel</a>.&nbsp;
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The world of Central Asian textiles: introduction to the series

Not Just Silk is a collection of mini-podcasts about curious cultural amalgamations and historic heritage from around the Inner Eurasian space. As its name suggests, it aims to show that there is more to the rich history of these territories than the silk, which was once traded there and gave name to the famous trade routes.